MEDICAL ASSISTANT-CARDIOLOGY
On-siteConnellsville, Pennsylvania, United States or Mount Pleasant Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Deliver direct and indirect patient care by assisting with collecting healthcare data, performing phlebotomy, administering treatments and immunizations, and preparing patients for examinations. Complete patient care testing, verify insurance and demographic information, and enter codes and charges into the billing system while ensuring accurate documentation. Perform clerical functions, answer telephone calls, and provide pre- and post-examination education and counseling. Adhere to infection control processes, quality control protocols, and National Patient Safety Goals. Schedule surgeries and procedures, conduct exit counseling, and assist in survey readiness. Rotate shifts, standby, and travel locally between system locations as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education
- Strong leadership ability
- Good organizational skills
- Independent and critical thinking skills
- Sound judgment
- Knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program
- Northern Market: Family & Friends
- Southern Market: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required
- When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required
Desired Qualifications
- Previous outpatient office experience
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or experience as a Medical Assistant for one (1) year OR Certified EMT/Paramedic under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
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